Chloramphenicol (1% w/w)

DESCRIPTION

Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat infections of the eye caused by bacteria. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these problems. Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for administering this medicine in the eye. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. It is effective in killing many types of bacteria. However, it will not work for other types of eye infections (e.g.viral) and therefore, should only be used if prescribed by your doctor. Unnecessary use of any antibiotic can lead to a decrease in its effectiveness in the future. Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include temporary stinging in eyes and blurred vision after administration. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Contact lenses should not be worn while you are using this medicine or while you have the bacterial eye infection. This medicine should not be used for longer than five days without consulting your doctor.

INTRODUCTION

In Bacterial eye infections Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment is an antibiotic medicine. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria that is causing the infection. It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, itching or soreness caused due to eye infections. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

USE OF

Bacterial eye infections

BENEFITS

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.

FACTBOX 

Chemical Class::Amphenicols|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::OTOLOGICALS|Action Class::Chloramphenicol

HOW TO USE

Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment is an antibiotic which stops the growth of bacteria that cause eye infections. It does so by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This does not directly kill the bacteria, but prevents them from increasing in numbers, and eventually clears up the eye infection.

EXPIRY

Long shelf life (1-2 years).

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : – No interaction found/established – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. – Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. – Driving : UNSAFE – Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear. – Kidney : – No interaction found/established – Liver : – No interaction found/established

IF MISS

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Blurred vision

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LACTATION INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

KIDNEY INTERACTION

LIVER INTERACTION

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FAQ

Q. How long does Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment take to work?::: Usually, Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.| Q. What if I don’t get better after using Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment?::: Inform your doctor if you don’t feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.| Q. Can I stop taking Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment when my symptoms are relieved?::: No, do not stop taking Optichlor SL Ophthalmic Ointment and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.|

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